Giant volcanic pumice rock raft floating in Pacific ocean - BBC Newsround
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Last updated 17 Jul 2024
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A giant floating rock raft has been found floating in the Pacific ocean. The rock raft is about the same size as 20,000 football fields and was first spotted by Australian sailors earlier this month.
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Giant volcanic pumice rock raft floating in Pacific ocean - BBC Newsround
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Giant volcanic pumice rock raft floating in Pacific ocean - BBC Newsround
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